Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport is a five-year ACGME-approved program that fills three PGY-1 positions annually through the National Resident Matching Program. It emphasizes a balance between clinical practice, education, and research, providing residents with experience across prominent hospitals in Shreveport, including trauma centers. With a commitment to developing clinical and research skills, the program also facilitates rotations in various specialties.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Highly Competitive
What makes up the competitive specialty score?
Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
International Medical Graduates are accepted; specific data not provided.
Categorical Positions
20
Categorical Positions (detail)
Five-year ACGME-approved Residency Program with a total of 20 residents per year. Three categorical residents are admitted each year with rotations across various specialties alongside Orthopaedic Surgery: Emergency Medicine, Plastic/Burns, Musculoskeletal Radiology, Neurosurgery, Surgical Intensive Care, and Vascular Surgery.
Program Website
Address
1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, Louisiana 71103
Program Director
Samantha Vance
Program Reviews
Overall Rating
N/A
No Reviews Yet
Program
Director
0.0
Quality of
Training
Diversity &
Inclusion
0.0
0.0
Location
0.0
Property Type
ReviewMyResidency (RMR) Score
The RMR Score:
The first of its kind, this unique metric blends hard data like salaries, resident diversity, and program structure with the power of crowd-sourced insights from students, residents, and alumni. It’s your go-to tool for quickly comparing programs and finding the perfect fit for your journey!
Current Residents
Overview
The program hosts a total of 20 residents, with various rotations across multiple hospitals providing a comprehensive training experience.
PGY-1 MD
3 PGY-1 MD residents are accepted each year.
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency program is five years long, with three PGY-1 positions filled each year. Residents rotate through various hospitals including Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, Shriners Hospital for Children, and others.
Application
The application for the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency program is filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Specific deadlines for applications are not mentioned in the document. It is advisable to visit the program’s admissions webpage for detailed application information, including requirements and important dates.
# of Locations
Residents rotate through Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport Academic Medical Center, which includes a Level 1 Trauma Center, Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, Shriners Hospital for Children, Willis-Knighton Health System, Overton Brooks Veterans Administration Medical Center and Ochsner LSU Health- St. Mary Medical Center.
Fellowship
Fellowship opportunities are likely available given the five-year program, but specifics are not listed in the text. Fellowships in Orthopaedic Surgery and specialties like Palliative Medicine, Plastic Surgery, and Medicine are noted, which could be pursued after residency.
Resident Life
Overview
The Department strives to achieve a proper balance between the clinical, educational, and investigative spheres, with a primary goal of excellence in clinical activities. Learning is an active process that requires constant adjustments in emphasis.
On Call Schedule
Three PGY-1 positions are filled each year through the National Resident Matching Program. Residents rotate throughout Shreveport hospitals: Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport, Shriners Hospital for Children, Overton Brooks Veteran Administration Medical Center, Willis Knighton, and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport - St. Mary Medical Center.
# of Years of Program
5
Housing
Alumni
The document does not contain information regarding alumni outcomes, fellowships, or career paths post-residency. Alumni success stories or statistics could be found on the program's official website or by contacting the residency coordinator.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program provides opportunities for clinical and basic research, didactic schedules for knowledge improvement, and a collegial academic environment.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The document does not include specific vacation policies for residents. For information regarding leave policies or paid time off (PTO), refer to the LSU Health Shreveport residency program's official resources.